CA2111379C - System and method for selecting optional inserts with optimal value in an inserting machine - Google Patents
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- CA2111379C CA2111379C CA002111379A CA2111379A CA2111379C CA 2111379 C CA2111379 C CA 2111379C CA 002111379 A CA002111379 A CA 002111379A CA 2111379 A CA2111379 A CA 2111379A CA 2111379 C CA2111379 C CA 2111379C
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B07—SEPARATING SOLIDS FROM SOLIDS; SORTING
- B07C—POSTAL SORTING; SORTING INDIVIDUAL ARTICLES, OR BULK MATERIAL FIT TO BE SORTED PIECE-MEAL, e.g. BY PICKING
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- G06Q—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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US993,753 | 1992-12-21 | ||
US07/993,753 US5367450A (en) | 1992-12-21 | 1992-12-21 | System and method for selecting optional inserts with optimal value in an inserting machine |
Publications (2)
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CA2111379A1 CA2111379A1 (en) | 1994-06-22 |
CA2111379C true CA2111379C (en) | 2001-10-30 |
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CA002111379A Expired - Fee Related CA2111379C (en) | 1992-12-21 | 1993-12-14 | System and method for selecting optional inserts with optimal value in an inserting machine |
Country Status (4)
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US (1) | US5367450A (de) |
EP (1) | EP0607686B1 (de) |
CA (1) | CA2111379C (de) |
DE (1) | DE69314619T2 (de) |
Families Citing this family (21)
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US6694300B1 (en) | 1997-03-21 | 2004-02-17 | Walker Digital, Llc | Method and apparatus for providing supplementary product sales to a customer at a customer terminal |
US6196458B1 (en) * | 1997-12-01 | 2001-03-06 | Walker Digital, Llc | Method and apparatus for printing a billing statement to provide supplementary product sales |
US7831470B1 (en) | 1996-09-04 | 2010-11-09 | Walker Digital, Llc | Method and apparatus for facilitating electronic commerce through providing cross-benefits during a transaction |
FR2733441B1 (fr) * | 1995-04-27 | 1997-07-18 | Smh Neopost | Methode pour controler le niveau de remplissage de plis de courrier |
US5673193A (en) * | 1995-08-21 | 1997-09-30 | Creative Media Generations, Inc. | System and method for processing bulk mail |
US5734566A (en) * | 1995-08-25 | 1998-03-31 | Pitney Bowes Inc. | Method and apparatus for keeping a matched document inserter system in synchronization |
US6938007B1 (en) * | 1996-06-06 | 2005-08-30 | Electronics Data Systems Corporation | Method of pricing application software |
US5983209A (en) * | 1996-10-02 | 1999-11-09 | E-Stamp Corporation | System and method for determination of postal item weight by context |
US7162434B1 (en) | 1997-05-05 | 2007-01-09 | Walker Digital, Llc | Method and apparatus for facilitating the sale of subscriptions to periodicals |
US6026385A (en) * | 1997-07-21 | 2000-02-15 | Pitney Bowes Inc. | Encrypted postage indicia printing for mailer inserting systems |
US7236942B1 (en) | 1997-12-19 | 2007-06-26 | Walker Digital, Llc | Pre-sale data broadcast system and method |
AU4087099A (en) * | 1998-06-19 | 2000-01-05 | Walker Asset Management Limited Partnership | Billing statement customer acquisition system |
US7827057B1 (en) | 1998-10-05 | 2010-11-02 | Walker Digital, Llc | Method and apparatus for providing cross-benefits based on a customer activity |
CA2293071C (en) | 1998-12-30 | 2004-10-26 | Pitney Bowes Inc. | System and method for subsidized printing of third party coupons for insertion into a specific mailpiece |
US20020004732A1 (en) * | 2000-05-09 | 2002-01-10 | Quigg William Donovan | System and method for coordinating production and distribution of paper products packaged with promotional materials |
US20030167244A1 (en) * | 2002-03-04 | 2003-09-04 | Steve Rasmussen | System for and method of optimizing mailing content with respect to postal fees |
AU2003298639A1 (en) * | 2002-11-13 | 2004-06-03 | Epco Llc | A process for optimal economic efficiency in postal operations |
US8838574B2 (en) * | 2006-06-09 | 2014-09-16 | International Business Machines Corporation | Autonomic index creation, modification and deletion |
US20090030854A1 (en) * | 2007-07-25 | 2009-01-29 | Ehud Chatow | Postage weight computation |
EP2214140B1 (de) * | 2009-01-30 | 2013-01-02 | Neopost Technologies | Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Vorbereitung von Poststücken |
US20140067724A1 (en) * | 2012-08-31 | 2014-03-06 | Peter J. Klausner | Automated pricing files |
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US4571925A (en) * | 1983-06-09 | 1986-02-25 | Bell And Howell Company | Insertion machine with postage categorization |
US4959795A (en) * | 1984-02-03 | 1990-09-25 | Bell & Howell Company | Insertion machine with distributed chargeback |
US4797830A (en) * | 1984-02-03 | 1989-01-10 | Bell & Howell Company | Insertion machine with postage categorization and selective merchandising |
US4639873A (en) * | 1984-02-03 | 1987-01-27 | Bell & Howell Company | Insertion machine with postage categorization and selective merchandising |
US4817042A (en) * | 1986-07-30 | 1989-03-28 | Pitney Bowes Inc. | Insertion machine with prioritized selection of inserts |
US4829443A (en) * | 1987-02-02 | 1989-05-09 | Pitney Bowes Inc. | Insertion machine with computerized postage search and prioritized selection of inserts |
US4821493A (en) * | 1988-02-29 | 1989-04-18 | Pitney Bowes Inc. | Method for computerized postage determination |
US5053955A (en) * | 1989-03-23 | 1991-10-01 | Fulfillment Systems Inc. | Process and apparatus for administering promotional mailings |
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1992
- 1992-12-21 US US07/993,753 patent/US5367450A/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
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1993
- 1993-12-14 CA CA002111379A patent/CA2111379C/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 1993-12-16 DE DE69314619T patent/DE69314619T2/de not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1993-12-16 EP EP93310184A patent/EP0607686B1/de not_active Expired - Lifetime
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
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DE69314619D1 (de) | 1997-11-20 |
EP0607686A3 (de) | 1995-02-15 |
EP0607686B1 (de) | 1997-10-15 |
DE69314619T2 (de) | 1998-03-05 |
CA2111379A1 (en) | 1994-06-22 |
US5367450A (en) | 1994-11-22 |
EP0607686A2 (de) | 1994-07-27 |
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MKLA | Lapsed |